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Internet RSS Feed from ABC Southern Queensland2019, Australian Broadcasting Corporationen-au15Fri, 15 Feb 2019 09:00:00 +1100Foreign aid under fire on social media with calls to 'help our own' during times of catastrophic natural disastershttps://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2019-02-15/foreign-aid-under-fire-on-social-media-during-drought/10810436?source=rss
Some posts and memes on social media want foreign aid cut until Australians get back on their feet after natural disasters. But is this too simplistic?Fri, 15 Feb 2019 09:00:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201902\4950640.xmlABC Southern QueenslandcanberrawesternplainsbrokenhillillawarrariverinanewenglandupperhuntercentralwestwestqldsouthqldnorthqldtropicnorthwesteyrenorthandwestriverlandgoulburnmurraygippslandCommunity and Society:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Drought:AllDisasters and Accidents:Fires:BushfireDisasters and Accidents:Floods:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllInformation and Communication:Internet:AllRural:All:AllRural:Livestock:AllAustralia:ACT:Canberra 2600Australia:All:AllAustralia:NSW:AllAustralia:NSW:Bourke 2840Australia:NSW:Broken Hill 2880Australia:NSW:Dubbo 2830Australia:NSW:Goulburn 2580Australia:NSW:Griffith 2680Australia:NSW:Gunnedah 2380Australia:NSW:Moree 2400Australia:NSW:Muswellbrook 2333Australia:NSW:Orange 2800Australia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Australia:NSW:Wagga Wagga 2650Australia:NSW:Walgett 2832Australia:NSW:Wollongong 2500Australia:QLD:Barcaldine 4725Australia:QLD:Bedourie 4829Australia:QLD:Blackall 4472Australia:QLD:Boulia 4829Australia:QLD:Charleville 4470Australia:QLD:Cunnamulla 4490Australia:QLD:Hughenden 4821Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825Australia:QLD:Quilpie 4480Australia:QLD:Richmond 4822Australia:QLD:St George 4487Australia:QLD:Windorah 4481Australia:QLD:Winton 4735Australia:SA:Cleve 5640Australia:SA:Darke Peak 5642Australia:SA:Elliston 5670Australia:SA:Kadina 5554Australia:SA:Kimba 5641Australia:SA:Marree 5733Australia:SA:Orroroo 5431Australia:SA:Peterborough 5422Australia:SA:Pinnaroo 5304Australia:SA:Port Pirie 5540Australia:SA:Streaky Bay 5680Australia:SA:Whyalla 5600Australia:SA:Yunta 5440Australia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Ensay 3895Australia:VIC:Orbost 3888Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Drought, flood and fireDrought, flood and fireFlood supplied: Winton Shire Council, Fire ABC Rural Melanie Groves, Fire ABC Open contributor: Craig Stehn: Flood supplied: Winton Shire Council, Fire ABC Rural Melanie Groves, Fire ABC Open contributor: Craig Stehn-21.155 149.1664'Arsehole' geese become internet sensations as farmer writes honest for-sale posthttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-11-21/badly-behaved-geese-go-viral/10514732?source=rss
Five geese for $50 and a bottle of scotch seems like a good deal, but there's a catch. They are "arseholes", according to the seller on Facebook.Tue, 27 Nov 2018 12:27:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201811\4922015.xmlABC Southern QueenslandnorthcoastsouthqldHuman Interest:Animals:AllHuman Interest:Offbeat:AllInformation and Communication:Internet:AllRural:All:AllAustralia:NSW:Grafton 2460Australia:QLD:Stanthorpe 4380Leslie Du PreezLeslie Du PreezABC Southern Qld: Peter Gunders: ABC Southern Qld: Peter Gunders-28.6578 151.9327'Hoping for a reality check': Drought-struck farmers cop backlash over social media posthttps://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2018-09-05/animal-welfare-in-drought-on-social-media/10184170?source=rss
A 'heartbroken' Queensland grazier found herself under investigation over a confronting social media post she hoped would drive home the harsh reality of the big dry.Wed, 05 Sep 2018 06:16:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201809\4892092.xmlABC Southern QueenslandwestqldsouthqldcapricornianorthqldDisasters and Accidents:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Drought:AllInformation and Communication:Internet:AllRural:All:AllRural:Livestock:AllRural:Livestock:Animal WelfareRural:Livestock:Beef CattleAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Longreach 4730Australia:QLD:Mitchell 4465Australia:QLD:Rolleston 4702Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810Bogged cow in drought affected south west QueenslandBogged cow in drought affected south west QueenslandSupplied: Barb Dixon: Supplied: Barb Dixon-26.4883 147.9739Facebook and the bad hombres of Texas, Queenslandhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-07-18/facebook-fakes-and-the-bad-hombres-of-texas-queensland/10005054?source=rss
It's easy to spot some of those millions of fake accounts that Facebook is hunting down.You just have to know where to look.Wed, 18 Jul 2018 19:35:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201807\4871852.xmlABC Southern QueenslandsouthqldInformation and Communication:All:AllInformation and Communication:Internet:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Fraud and Corporate Crime:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Texas 4385Facebook botFacebook botABC News: Alexander Palmer: ABC News: Alexander Palmer-28.07607 153.414073International scammers target dating websites for 'mules' used to rip off schools and businesseshttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-07-05/scammers-use-dating-websites-to-rip-people-off/9877522?source=rss
Thieves have gouged more than $500,000 out of Australian businesses and schools since March alone by using dating websites to find unwitting accomplices.Thu, 05 Jul 2018 08:25:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201807\4866445.xmlABC Southern QueenslandbrisbanesouthqldsouthwestvicBusiness, Economics and Finance:Small Business:AllCommunity and Society:Relationships:AllInformation and Communication:All:AllInformation and Communication:Internet:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:All:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Crime:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Police:AllScience and Technology:Computers and Technology:AllScience and Technology:Computers and Technology:InternetAustralia:ACT:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:NSW:AllAustralia:NT:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Beenleigh 4207Australia:QLD:Gatton 4343Australia:SA:AllAustralia:TAS:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Warrnambool 3280Australia:WA:Allcomputer keyboardcomputer keyboardFile photo: File photo-38.3866 142.5053Facebook's dark side: Bullying, defamation, and death threats in your local community grouphttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-02-16/facebook-dark-side-bullying-stalking-in-community-groups/9397028?source=rss
Death threats, verbal abuse, and trolling it comes with the territory when you're running a local community Facebook group.Fri, 16 Feb 2018 06:51:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201802\4804551.xmlABC Southern QueenslandbrisbanesunshinegoldcoastsouthqldCommunity and Society:Charities and Community Organisations:AllInformation and Communication:All:AllInformation and Communication:Internet:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Southport 4215Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Facebook logo seen through glassesFacebook logo seen through glassesReuters: Thomas Hodel: Reuters: Thomas Hodel-27.4698 153.024Build IT and they will come - could Toowoomba become Australia's Silicon Valley?https://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2015/07/23/4279311.htm?source=rss
Could Toowoomba become Australia's Silicon Valley? In launcihng its digital economic strategy, council is hoping to "entice start-up companies to the region". Could the garden city take a leaf out of the 'choo choo' city's book and build the fastest web in the country?Thu, 23 Jul 2015 14:23:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201507\4279311.xmlABC Southern QueenslandsouthqldBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Regional Development:AllCommunity and Society:All:AllInformation and Communication:All:AllInformation and Communication:Internet:AllCommunity and Society:Regional:AllAustralia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Toowoomba CBDIs the sun about to rise on Toowoomba's digital economy?Shagsupplied: Shag-27.5622 151.9528Social media campaign gives strength to young Queensland model fighting cancerhttps://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2015/06/03/4247697.htm?source=rss
Friends and family of a young Indigenous model have started a social media campaign to boost her spirits as she continues her treatment for a rare form of bone cancer.Thu, 04 Jun 2015 11:14:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201506\4247697.xmlABC Southern QueenslandbrisbanesouthqldwestqldHealth:Diseases and Disorders:CancerInformation and Communication:Internet:Social MediaAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Tara 4421Australia:QLD:Windorah 4481Venessa Harris at Lady Cilento Hospital in BrisbaneA recent picture of Venessa Harris wearing her new favourite scarf at Lady Cilento Hospital in BrisbaneKaren MonaghanSupplied: Karen Monaghan-25.4234 142.6554'Ugly parent syndrome' moves onlinehttps://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2014/05/30/4015856.htm?source=rss
Once synonymous with the sports field, 'ugly parent syndrome' - where people scream abuse from the sidelines - has moved online, and it's got educators concerned. Fri, 30 May 2014 17:15:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201405\4015856.xmlABC Southern QueenslandsouthqldCommunity and Society:All:AllEducation:All:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:All:AllInformation and Communication:Internet:Social MediaAustralia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350thumbs downEducators are giving the thumbs down to social media abuse.: -27.5622 151.9528If only the internet workedhttps://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2014/05/20/4008459.htm?source=rss
Research into how rural and regional Queenslanders engage with digital technology has shown that the availability of internet services significantly impacts on people's activities. Wed, 21 May 2014 11:37:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201405\4008459.xmlABC Southern QueenslandsouthqldnorthqldArts and Entertainment:Digital/Multimedia:AllInformation and Communication:Internet:AllScience and Technology:Computers and Technology:InternetScience and Technology:Research:AllInformation and Communication:Internet:Social MediaAustralia:QLD:Oakey 4401Australia:QLD:Pittsworth 4356Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810Eric from Boodalia StaionBoth regional and rural respondents said their engagement with digital devices was limited by internet availability and reliability. Mark Roy Flickr : Mark Roy -19.2643 146.8118'Herd' of a felfie?https://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2014/01/15/3926243.htm?source=rss
Farmers hit the spotlight in latest internet meme.Wed, 15 Jan 2014 16:20:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201401\3926243.xmlABC Southern QueenslandsouthqldInformation and Communication:All:AllInformation and Communication:Internet:AllRural:All:AllRural:Farm Labour:AllScience and Technology:Computers and Technology:InternetAustralia:QLD:Jandowae 4410FelfieAccording to the Macquarie Dictionary a selfie is a "photograph one has taken of oneself using a digital device, such as the smart phone, usually with the intention of posting it on a social network". Throw in a farmer, and farm, and you've got a felfie! Brendan Taylor's felfie is on the far left.Twitter: -26.7832 151.1093Tweeting Queenslandhttps://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2014/01/03/3920212.htm?source=rss
He lives in a tiny cabin surrounded by the quiet of the Queensland rainforest but tens of thousands of people follow him around every day... in the Twittersphere that is.Fri, 03 Jan 2014 12:49:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201401\3920212.xmlABC Southern QueenslandbrisbanewidebayfarnorthwestqldtropicsunshinenorthwestcapricorniasouthqldnorthqldInformation and Communication:All:AllInformation and Communication:Internet:AllInformation and Communication:Internet:Social MediaAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810Australia:QLD:Whitsundays 4802Tweetaholic"Being on the internet almost 24 hours since 1993, I love it. I really feel like I'm helping out people and the people appreciate it."
Laura HegartyABC Multiplatform: Laura Hegarty-20.278 148.915The NBN waiting gamehttps://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2013/10/31/3881407.htm?source=rss
"It's the final ten metres that seems to be the trickiest. I've even offered cartons of beer to grease the wheels of progress, which used to work effectively, but nobody's taken me up on my offer!"Thu, 31 Oct 2013 21:21:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201310\3881407.xmlABC Southern QueenslandsouthqldInformation and Communication:Internet:AllScience and Technology:Computers and Technology:InternetAustralia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350FibreNBN fibreWayne DavisABC Southern Qld: Wayne Davis-27.5622 151.9528How Twitter covered the Queensland floodshttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-11/how-twitter-covered-the-queensland-floods/3767166?source=rss
A year on from Queensland's devastating floods, a report reveals how Twitter covered the key events.Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:07:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201304\3406122.xmlABC Southern QueenslandbrisbanesouthqldDisasters and Accidents:Floods:AllInformation and Communication:Internet:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Grantham 4347Australia:QLD:Ipswich 4305Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350-28.07607 153.414073Contract signed to launch satellite that delivers remote broadbandhttps://www.abc.net.au/site-archive/rural/telegraph/content/2013/s3702864.htm?source=rss
The Federal Government owned National Broadband Network company has signed a $300 million deal to launch its satellites into space.Mon, 04 Mar 2013 16:32:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201303\3702864.xmlABC Southern QueenslandcentralwestsouthqldInformation and Communication:Internet:AllRural:Agribusiness:AllRural:Community Development:AllRural:Rural Media:AllRural:Rural Tourism:AllScience and Technology:Computers and Technology:InternetCommunity and Society:Regional:AllAustralia:NSW:Orange 2800Australia:QLD:Roma 4455Contract signed to launch satellite that delivers remote broadband-33.2846 149.0988Contract signed to launch satellite that delivers remote broadbandhttps://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201303/s3702668.htm?source=rss
The Federal Government owned National Broadband Network company has signed a $300 million deal to launch its satellites into space.Mon, 04 Mar 2013 12:16:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201303\3702668.xmlABC Southern QueenslandcentralwestsouthqldInformation and Communication:Internet:AllRural:Agribusiness:AllRural:Community Development:AllRural:Rural Media:AllRural:Rural Tourism:AllScience and Technology:Computers and Technology:InternetCommunity and Society:Regional:AllAustralia:NSW:Orange 2800Australia:QLD:Roma 4455NBN web pageThe satellites will provide broadband connections for areas not served by fibre optic cable or wireless.SK: SKRocket deal signed by NBNCo, to bring fast broadband to remote AustraliaReport by Sarina LockeSarina Locke-33.2846 149.0988Dangerous fake government email targets Queenslandershttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-12-13/dangerous-fake-government-email-targets-queenslanders/4425050?source=rss
Authorities are warning of another email scam being circulated in Queensland. Thu, 13 Dec 2012 07:32:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201212\3653472.xmlABC Southern QueenslandbrisbanewidebayfarnorthcapricorniawestqldtropicsunshinenorthwestgoldcoastsouthqldnorthqldGovernment and Politics:Public Sector:AllInformation and Communication:Internet:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Fraud and Corporate Crime:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Southport 4215Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810KeyboardKeyboardABC: ABC-27.4698 153.024Twitter not trending with university studentshttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-11-30/twitter-not-trending-with-university-students/4402158?source=rss
Mon, 03 Dec 2012 09:14:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201212\3645854.xmlABC Southern QueenslandbrisbanetropicsouthqldEducation:University and Further Education:AllInformation and Communication:Internet:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Darling Heights 4350Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Ooralea 4740Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Twitter not trending with university studentsTwitter not trending with university students7pm TV News QLD: 7pm TV News QLDTwitter not trending with university studentsA joint study between Central and Southern Queensland University has found many students do not view Twitter as a valuable teaching tool.Marlina Whop-28.07607 153.414073One step closer to 'super-fast' internet in Toowoombahttps://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/10/26/3619447.htm?source=rss
Workers have laid the first fibre optic cable in Toowoomba as part of the rollout of the National Broadband Network.Fri, 26 Oct 2012 13:03:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201210\3619447.xmlABC Southern QueenslandsouthqldCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Urban Development and Planning:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllInformation and Communication:All:AllInformation and Communication:Internet:AllRural:All:AllScience and Technology:All:AllScience and Technology:Computers and Technology:InternetAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350NBN rollout in ToowoombaVoice, video, audio and data will travel as light pulses through the glass fibre optic cable, bringing 'super-fast' broadband speeds to Toowoomba. Wayne Davis: Wayne DavisThe iconic Aussie shed goes virtualhttps://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/08/01/3558381.htm?source=rss
A man's shed is an iconic Australian haven where blokes can get to work, or have a chat to their mates about life, getting old, and perhaps even their health. With many rural men being physically isolated, they now have an opportunity to visit a virtual 'shed'.Thu, 02 Aug 2012 10:32:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201208\3558381.xmlABC Southern QueenslandsouthqldCommunity and Society:All:AllHealth:Mental Health:AllHealth:Men's Health:AllInformation and Communication:Internet:AllScience and Technology:Computers and Technology:InternetCommunity and Society:Men:AllAustralia:QLD:Chinchilla 4413Virtual ShedA man's shed is evolving into a 'virtual shed, where Aussie blokes can to talk to other blokes about life, loneliness, mental health issues and anything they want.: Men's shedAll blokes welcome at the Men's ShedCatherine HeuzenroederABC Local: Catherine Heuzenroeder-26.7394 150.6286'E-kindy' trial on offer for rural familieshttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-05-22/e-kindy-trial-on-offer-for-rural-families/4025596?source=rss
Isolated families with young children in Queensland are being sought to be part of an 'e-kindy' trial. Tue, 22 May 2012 09:42:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201205\3508142.xmlABC Southern QueenslandwidebayfarnorthcapricorniawestqldtropicnorthwestsouthqldnorthqldCommunity and Society:Regional:AllEducation:Access To Education:AllEducation:Educational Resources:AllEducation:Schools:AllGovernment and Politics:Public Sector:AllInformation and Communication:Internet:AllRural:Community Development:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810-23.4445 144.2475Farmers encouraged to use social mediahttps://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201203/s3451210.htm?source=rss
An Australian social media strategist says farmers should become more active on sites like Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.Fri, 16 Mar 2012 19:58:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201203\3451210.xmlABC Southern QueenslandsouthqldArts and Entertainment:Digital/Multimedia:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:MediaInformation and Communication:Internet:AllRural:All:AllRural:Rural Media:AllAustralia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Hand on Computer MouseAn expert has warned that failure to embrace a proper broadband network could have a detrimental effect on on living standards in AustraliaRobyn BeckAFP: Robyn BeckSocial media expert Laurel Papworth speaking with ABC Rural reporter Arlie Felton-Taylor 12/03/12.Social media expert Laurel Papworth speaking with ABC Rural reporter Arlie Felton-Taylor 12/03/12.Arlie Felton-TaylorABC Open unveils Aftermath: Disaster, Resilience and Recoveryhttps://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/01/09/3404423.htm?source=rss
On the first anniversary of the fatal floods which tore through southern Queensland, ABC Open has unveiled a showcase of community contributions from project Aftermath: Disaster, Resilience and Recovery.Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:56:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201201\3404423.xmlABC Southern QueenslandsouthqldDisasters and Accidents:Cyclones:AllDisasters and Accidents:Floods:AllHuman Interest:People:AllInformation and Communication:Broadcasting:ABCInformation and Communication:Internet:AllAustralia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Mud encrusted memorabiliaGenerations of memorabilia, removed from the mud at Grantham after flash floods tore through the community on January 10, 2011. This image is one of many shared with ABC Open's Aftermath project.Tanya LoveABC: Tanya Love-27.5622 151.9528Govt announces first five cities to benefit from NBN wirelesshttps://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2011/s3284690.htm?source=rss
The Federal Government today announced the first five towns and cities that will benefit from the National Broadband Network's high-speed wireless service. Communities and areas around Ballarat, Darwin, Geraldton, Tamworth and Toowoomba will get the fixed wireless network service from mid-next year.Wed, 03 Aug 2011 20:41:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201108\3284690.xmlABC Southern QueenslandnewenglanddarwinsouthqldballaratwheatbeltGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal - State Issues:AllInformation and Communication:Internet:AllRural:All:AllRural:Community Development:AllCommunity and Society:Regional:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Australia:NT:Darwin 0800Australia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Australia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:WA:Geraldton 6530A communications construction worker at workA communications construction worker helps connecting the northern NSW town of Armidale to the National Broadband Network, May 18, 2011.NBNCO, file photoAAP: NBNCO, file photoFederal Government Announces Five Cities To Benefit From NBN WirelessThe Federal Government today announced the first five towns and cities that will benefit from the National Broadband Network's high-speed wireless service. Communities and areas around Ballarat, Darwin, Geraldton, Tamworth and Toowoomba will get the fixed wireless network service from mid-next year.David Weber-26.000 134.500MP says councils asked to fund poor NBN planninghttps://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/06/24/3252598.htm?source=rss
A western Queensland MP says some rural councils and ratepayers are being asked to foot the bill for poor planning of the National Broadband network (NBN).Fri, 24 Jun 2011 11:25:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201106\3252598.xmlABC Southern QueenslandwestqldnorthwestsouthqldGovernment and Politics:Local Government:AllInformation and Communication:Internet:AllGovernment and Politics:Programs and Initiatives:AllAustralia:QLD:Longreach 4730Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350-27.5622 151.9528Graziers use internet to fight cattle export banhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/06/16/3245300.htm?source=rss
Queensland graziers are using social media to call for an end to the ban on live cattle exports to Indonesia.Thu, 16 Jun 2011 10:41:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201106\3245300.xmlABC Southern QueenslandwidebaywestqldtropicnorthwestcapricorniasouthqldnorthqldBusiness, Economics and Finance:Trade:AllInformation and Communication:Internet:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Animal Welfare:AllRural:Livestock:Beef CattleGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810-28.07607 153.414073Cruel Intentionshttps://www.abc.net.au/landline/content/2010/s3223513.htm?source=rss
It's been said that natural disasters like tsunamis, cyclones and floods bring out the best and worst in human nature and that's certainly been the case in Toowoomba. The city was rocked by the death toll in flash flooding and inspired by a selfless act of courage by one brother for another. Yet they'd be appalled to learn that not only had the surviving youngster been singled out for a beating by other kids but that Toowoomba is one of the worst centres in the country for cyber-bullying.Wed, 01 Jun 2011 10:33:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201106\3223513.xmlABC Southern QueenslandsouthqldDisasters and Accidents:Floods:AllEducation:Bullying:AllInformation and Communication:Internet:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Cruel IntentionsCruel IntentionsLandline: Landlinelandline cyberbullyinglandline cyberbullyingPolice arrest 21 in child porn website busthttps://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/05/20/3222176.htm?source=rss
Queensland Police have saved almost 30 children in five countries after shutting down a large child pornography website.Fri, 20 May 2011 13:34:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201105\3222176.xmlABC Southern QueenslandbrisbanefarnorthtropicsunshinegoldcoastsouthqldCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Pornography:AllInformation and Communication:All:AllInformation and Communication:Internet:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:All:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Crime:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Courts and Trials:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Caboolture 4510Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Logan City Dc 4114Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Southport 4215Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Police targeted an internationally hosted website that displayed more than 40,000 child exploitation images.Police targeted an internationally hosted website that displayed more than 40,000 child exploitation images.Robyn BeckAFP: Robyn Beck-27.4698 153.024Disaster authorities move to use social media morehttps://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2011/04/04/3182048.htm?source=rss
So-called social media, often used for chatter and flirtation, prove their worth as carriers of valuable information in disaster situations, with authorities working out how to use them better.Mon, 04 Apr 2011 20:33:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201104\3182048.xmlABC Southern QueenslandsouthqldDisasters and Accidents:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Emergency Incidents:AllDisasters and Accidents:Emergency Planning:AllDisasters and Accidents:Floods:AllDisasters and Accidents:Storm:AllInformation and Communication:Internet:AllScience and Technology:Computers and Technology:InternetScience and Technology:Research:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350New Zealand:All:AllAustralia:QLD:Queensland University of Technology 4000Disaster authorities move to use social media moreDisaster authorities move to use social media more7pm TV News QLD: 7pm TV News QLDDisaster authorities move to use social media moreSo-called social media, often used for chatter and flirtation, prove their worth as carriers of valuable information in disaster situations, with authorities working out how to use them better.Karen BerkmanABC's crowdsourced flood-mapping initiativehttps://www.abc.net.au/technology/articles/2011/01/13/3112261.htm?source=rss
The ABC has launched a crowdsourcing initiative to plot the effects of the Queensland floods.Thu, 13 Jan 2011 15:44:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201101\3112261.xmlABC Southern QueenslandbrisbanesouthqldDisasters and Accidents:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Floods:AllEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Rivers:Dams and ReservoirsInformation and Communication:Internet:AllScience and Technology:All:AllScience and Technology:Computers and Technology:AllScience and Technology:Computers and Technology:InternetEnvironment:Rivers:AllEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllEnvironment:Environmental Technology:AllEnvironment:Water Management:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Brisbane Adelaide Street 4000Australia:QLD:Brisbane Airport 4007Australia:QLD:Brisbane Exhibition 4006Australia:QLD:Brisbane Market 4106Australia:QLD:Brisbane-City 4000Australia:QLD:East Brisbane 4169Australia:QLD:East Ipswich 4305Australia:QLD:East Toowoomba 4350Australia:QLD:Ipswich 4305Australia:QLD:North Ipswich 4305Australia:QLD:North Toowoomba 4350Australia:QLD:South Brisbane 4101Australia:QLD:South Toowoomba 4350Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Australia:QLD:Toowoomba City 4350Australia:QLD:Toowoomba East 4350Australia:QLD:Toowoomba South 4350Australia:QLD:Toowoomba West 4350Australia:QLD:West Ipswich 4305A family stands beside flooded Kedron Brook A family stands beside flooded Kedron Brook on Brisbane's northside, which has been inundated with water after heavy rains hit south-east Queensland.Kerrin BinnieABC News: Kerrin BinnieMayor attacks regional access to broadband networkhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/12/09/3088722.htm?source=rss
A southern Queensland mayor says residents of the region will become second-class citizens when the national broadband network (NBN) is completed.Thu, 09 Dec 2010 09:12:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201012\3088722.xmlABC Southern QueenslandsouthqldBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TelecommunicationsBusiness, Economics and Finance:Regional Development:AllCommunity and Society:All:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Local Government:AllGovernment and Politics:Public Sector:AllInformation and Communication:Internet:AllRural:All:AllRural:Community Development:AllCommunity and Society:Regional:AllGovernment and Politics:Programs and Initiatives:AllAustralia:QLD:Macalister 4406Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350-27.0333 151.0667Online child porn warning as five more chargedhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/11/18/3069623.htm?source=rss
Police are warning parents to monitor what their children are doing online after a crackdown on child sex offences.Thu, 18 Nov 2010 08:43:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201011\3069623.xmlABC Southern QueenslandbrisbanewidebayfarnorthcapricorniawestqldtropicsunshinenorthwestgoldcoastsouthqldnorthqldCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Child Abuse:AllCommunity and Society:Pornography:AllInformation and Communication:All:AllInformation and Communication:Internet:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:All:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Crime:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Crime Prevention:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Southport 4215Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810Police are urging parents to monitor who their children are talking to online.Police are urging parents to monitor who their children are talking to online.ABC News, file photo: -27.4698 153.024CSIRO invents fast wireless for rural Australianshttps://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2010/s3056413.htm?source=rss
The CSIRO has designed a fast wireless system that uses analog TV channels to connect regional Australians to the internet. The new techology is designed to give fast internet access to those people who'll miss out on a fibre optic connection under the National Broadband Network.Wed, 03 Nov 2010 19:19:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201011\3056413.xmlABC Southern QueenslandwidebayfarnorthcapricorniawestqldtropicsouthqldnorthqldInformation and Communication:Internet:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810CSIRO invents fast wireless for rural AustraliansThe CSIRO has designed a fast wireless system that uses analog TV channels to connect regional Australians to the internet. The new techology is designed to give fast internet access to those people who'll miss out on a fibre optic connection under the National Broadband Network.Felicity Ogilvie-26.000 134.500Teenagers risk future reputation with online shenaniganshttps://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2010/10/28/3051033.htm?source=rss
It can last a long time when hormones and technology meet.Thu, 28 Oct 2010 16:30:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201010\3051033.xmlABC Southern QueenslandsouthqldCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Family and Children:AllEducation:Schools:AllInformation and Communication:All:AllInformation and Communication:Internet:AllAustralia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Hands typing on keyboardTechnology is the cause of many modern-day issues.BananaStockThinkstock: BananaStock-27.5622 151.9528ABC journalists honoured at Qld media awardshttps://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/08/30/2996665.htm?source=rss
ABC North Asia correspondent Mark Willacy was named Queensland journalist of the year at the annual state media awards in Brisbane on Saturday night.Mon, 30 Aug 2010 05:51:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201008\2996665.xmlABC Southern QueenslandbrisbanewidebayfarnorthcapricorniawestqldtropicsunshinenorthwestgoldcoastsouthqldnorthqldArts and Entertainment:All:AllArts and Entertainment:Radio:AllArts and Entertainment:Television:AllHuman Interest:All:AllHuman Interest:Awards and Prizes:AllInformation and Communication:All:AllInformation and Communication:Broadcasting:AllInformation and Communication:Broadcasting:ABCInformation and Communication:Broadcasting:RadioInformation and Communication:Broadcasting:TelevisionInformation and Communication:Internet:AllInformation and Communication:Journalism:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Southport 4215Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810Mark Willacy's report about the massacre of 34 journalists in the Philippines won him Qld's highest Mark Willacy's report about the massacre of 34 journalists in the Philippines won him Qld's highest accolade.
7pm TV News QLD: 7pm TV News QLDABC journalists honoured at Qld media awardsABC North Asia correspondent Mark Willacy has been named Queensland Journalist of the Year at the annual media awards in Brisbane.-27.4698 153.024New website offers mining updateshttps://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/08/05/2974435.htm?source=rss
Commerce groups and the Western Downs Regional Council are hoping a new website being launched today will help more businesses take advantage of the growing mining industry.Thu, 05 Aug 2010 13:35:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201008\2974435.xmlABC Southern QueenslandsouthqldBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:MiningInformation and Communication:Internet:AllAustralia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350-27.5622 151.9528Coalition pledges cheaper internet alternativehttps://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/07/29/2967193.htm?source=rss
The Federal Opposition says people in regional areas do not need the high speeds of internet that would be offered by Labor's National Broadband Network (NBN).Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:32:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201007\2967193.xmlABC Southern QueenslandwidebayfarnorthwestqldtropicsunshinenorthwestcapricorniagoldcoastsouthqldnorthqldGovernment and Politics:Elections:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal Government:AllInformation and Communication:Internet:AllEvent:Federal Election:AllGovernment and Politics:Elections:Federal ElectionsAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Southport 4215Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810-28.07607 153.414073New broadband rollout sites namedhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/07/08/2948377.htm?source=rss
The Government has named 14 new city suburbs and regional centres to join the list of locations to lead the rollout of the NBN.Thu, 08 Jul 2010 16:18:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201007\2948377.xmlABC Southern QueenslandcoffscoastsydneybrisbanesouthqldadelaideballaratmelbourneGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal Government:AllInformation and Communication:All:AllInformation and Communication:Internet:AllGovernment and Politics:Programs and Initiatives:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:NSW:AllAustralia:NSW:Coffs Harbour 2450Australia:NSW:Riverstone 2765Australia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Australia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Modbury 5092Australia:SA:Prospect 5082Australia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Bacchus Marsh 3340Australia:VIC:South Morang 3752Light streams through fibre optic cablesThe sites were selected in areas of future network growth.
Rodolfo Clix, file photowww.sxc.hu: Rodolfo Clix, file photo-26.000 134.500Online fraud victims 'embarrassed' to contact policehttps://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/06/01/2914619.htm?source=rss
Queensland police want victims of online fraud to come forward as part of an international campaign.Tue, 01 Jun 2010 07:57:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201006\2914619.xmlABC Southern QueenslandbrisbanewidebayfarnorthcapricorniawestqldtropicsunshinenorthwestgoldcoastsouthqldnorthqldInformation and Communication:All:AllInformation and Communication:Internet:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:All:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Fraud and Corporate Crime:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Southport 4215Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810More than 3,000 have been targeted in scams from Nigeria and Ghana since January.More than 3,000 have been targeted in scams from Nigeria and Ghana since January.
Nic MacBean, file photoABC News: Nic MacBean, file photo-27.4698 153.024Teachers cleared over Facebook photoshttps://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/04/20/2877654.htm?source=rss
Education Queensland has cleared two teachers, from southern Queensland's Darling Downs, of breaching guidelines over photos published on a social networking site.Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:00:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201004\2877654.xmlABC Southern QueenslandsouthqldEducation:Teachers:AllInformation and Communication:Internet:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Australia:QLD:Warwick 4370-28.2206 152.0333Rural plumbers get training onlinehttps://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/03/30/2859790.htm?source=rss
The Master Plumbers Association of Queensland (MPAQ) says it will launch a training course online so that members in rural areas can meet new State Government requirements.Tue, 30 Mar 2010 09:26:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201003\2859790.xmlABC Southern QueenslandsouthqldInformation and Communication:Internet:AllCommunity and Society:Work:AllAustralia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350-27.5622 151.9528Teachers on social networking site 'investigated'https://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/03/16/2847148.htm?source=rss
Education Queensland (EQ) says it is investigating how photos of two Darling Downs teachers from south-east Queensland were posted on a social networking website. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:12:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201003\2847148.xmlABC Southern QueenslandsouthqldCommunity and Society:All:AllEducation:All:AllEducation:Teachers:AllInformation and Communication:All:AllInformation and Communication:Internet:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Australia:QLD:Warwick 4370-28.2206 152.0333Graziers to get flood help onlinehttps://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/03/16/2846882.htm?source=rss
The Queensland Government has organised an online flood assistance forum today for primary producers who cannot get off their properties to access information about help.Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:17:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201003\2846882.xmlABC Southern QueenslandsouthqldwestqldnorthwestcapricorniawidebayDisasters and Accidents:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Floods:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllInformation and Communication:Internet:AllRural:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Charleville 4470Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Theodore 4719-26.407 146.2416Plans for outback art to go onlinehttps://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/03/01/2832661.htm?source=rss
Artists from across outback Queensland may soon be selling their works online through an e-retail outlet.Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:32:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201003\2832661.xmlABC Southern QueenslandwestqldsouthqldnorthwestInformation and Communication:Internet:AllAustralia:QLD:Charleville 4470Australia:QLD:Cunnamulla 4490Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350-26.407 146.2416Funding boost for fire information sitehttps://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/01/06/2786244.htm?source=rss
A website that tracks bushfires and weather conditions in Queensland, the Northern Territory and Western Australia has secured new funding. Wed, 06 Jan 2010 08:06:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201001\2786244.xmlABC Southern QueenslandalicespringsfarnorthwestqldtropicnorthwestcapricorniasouthqldnorthqldkimberleyDisasters and Accidents:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Emergency Planning:AllDisasters and Accidents:Fires:AllDisasters and Accidents:Fires:BushfireInformation and Communication:All:AllInformation and Communication:Internet:AllAustralia:NT:Alice Springs 0870Australia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810Australia:WA:Broome 6725-23.4445 144.2475Four accused of child sex crimeshttps://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/12/22/2778187.htm?source=rss
Police have charged four men with child pornography offences after raids in and around Toowoomba on southern Queensland's Darling Downs.Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:34:00 +1100\xmlcontent\200912\2778187.xmlABC Southern QueenslandsouthqldInformation and Communication:Internet:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:All:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Crime:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Sexual Offences:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350-27.5622 151.9528Qld researchers use mobile phone to fly pilotless planehttps://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/06/17/2600455.htm?source=rss
Queensland researchers have developed a system allowing them to use mobile phone technology to fly pilotless planes.Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:03:00 +1100\xmlcontent\200906\2600455.xmlABC Southern QueenslandbrisbanewidebaysouthqldBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TelecommunicationsInformation and Communication:All:AllInformation and Communication:Internet:AllInformation and Communication:Mobile Phones:AllScience and Technology:All:AllScience and Technology:Computers and Technology:AllScience and Technology:Research:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Air TransportAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Kingaroy 4610The QUT Unmanned Aircraft System in flightThe QUT Unmanned Aircraft System in flightQUT: -27.4698 153.024